Studio Esteta celebrated the site, context and history of the heritage building to create a light and airy hospitality venue that serves as a community hub

Design studio IN • X seamlessly blended references to traditional Chinese architecture with a contemporary colour and materials palette in the Dashilan street outpost of Peking duck restaurant Siji Minfu. We spoke with lead designer Wu Wei to find out more about how he embedded culture and tradition within the dining experience

For the new outpost of Chinese fine-dining establishment Mott 32, Joyce Wang Studio drew on traditional Singaporean shophouse architecture, colonial elements and aestheticism to create a lush space that evokes balmy evenings in the Garden City

Via Porta in Melbourne is a story of labour and love. Operated by four siblings and designed by Studio Estata, the deli and eatery invites the community to share their passion for food

Located in Central’s H Code building, The Diplomat — established by mixologist John Nugent — is an intimate speakeasy housing two separate bars

To the thriving food scene in Melbourne’s western suburb of Footscray comes Gathered, a bustling and spirited community cafe designed by Ewert Leaf

Curves, foliage and natural materials characterise the Green Experience Pavilion, a contemporary health store and wine bar in Foshan. We speak with designer Myron Kwan of Hong Kong-based M.R. Studio to find out more about the project

A new location for a beloved restaurant provided Takenouchi Webb with a clean slate for a graphical new design. We spoke to director Marc Webb about the project

Designed by ZXC Studio, One Fifteenth Coffee’s newest venue on Jakarta’s vibrant Jalan Senopati reflects the specialty coffee and restaurant brand’s understated, craft-oriented aesthetic. Here, designer Zhi Xiong Chan talks to us about his approach, which centred on using bespoke woven rattan to create a charming atmosphere that suits both casual coffee drinking and more intimate dining

Located in K11 MUSEA, the brand’s first store outside of London was designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and marks the firm’s first project in Asia. The space, which also houses F&M’s 181 restaurant, is inspired by the Georgian architecture of the original Piccadilly store, with a touch of whimsy and old-world charm. We spoke with Martin Brudnizki to find out more about the landmark project

After achieving a Michelin star for the original Tokyo location in record time, Chef Shimizu Yuta has brought his French-Japanese restaurant TIRPSE to Hong Kong. Minus Workshop founder Kevin Yiu talks to us about the project and his interior design concept

Recently named one of the 50 best bars in the world, Mandarin Oriental Singapore’s MO BAR — with chic new interiors by Blueplate Studios — has launched its final iteration of the Nomadic Foragers programme with a robust cocktail menu inspired by the flavours, textures and ideas unique to different cities around the region

Local firm STUDIO8 designed craft cocktail bar and restaurant Charcohol to reflect the transformative nature of charcoal. Here, STUDIO8 co-founder Shirley Dong tells us more about her team’s approach to the architecture and interiors

Human Bean takes advantage of its coastal location among vibrant green rice fields and fruit trees, serving up ingredients-focused fare and specialty coffee under a semi-open pergola

Hui Designs combines French joie de vivre with a relaxed tropicana mood in Merci Marcel Orchard

Celebrated designer Joyce Wang shares more about her design of the new Oscuro cigar lounge and expanded Kyubi restaurant at London’s The Arts Club.

This new Hangzhou bar was designed by Hong Kong firm M.R. Studio as an elegant and dramatic homage to the art of whisky making

Beijing-based architecture firm odd (okamoto deguchi design)’s fit-out of new Japanese restaurant Kan comprises a series of private dining rooms inspired by traditional juubako stacked lunchboxes

Li Jia of GE Space Design discusses her design for an innovative ‘cocktail facility’ in Sichuan’s capital

Parachute is a bakery, deli and farm-to-table restaurant located in the paddy fields of Berawa, Bali. Zhi Xiong Chan of ZXC Studio tells us more about his approach to designing the project